HOW TO CRUSH THIS BAD MOVE! | Chess Rating Climb 600 to 641

[@RSarosdy]

You are not talking too much! Your explanation of each game piece by piece is super helpful. And I love it when you get down to 1:00 or less and then say "I'm going to have to speed up a bit now" and then find a checkmate in four or five moves that you make in less than 11 seconds!

[@hhinds15]

Yes, please keep taking your time! They signed up for a 10 minute game, if they want to play fast like that then go play blitz.

[@bcat010]

@@hhinds15 exactly

[@ejalculation_circulation7003]

Imagine thinking your opponent is good because he is taking quite some time to make moves but in actuality he is dissecting and carefully explaining how he is going to utterly destroy you.

[@tirth_thakkar]

😂😂

[@mrcat5508]

You mean bad right?

[@LilBigHuge]

bad*

[@chuckf4899]

Busch gas robbed again

[@John-sv4jb]

Players that bad don't think

[@Reddog-ig2ee]

As a 57 yr old beginner to daily chess , I greatly appreciate your videos and live streams where you go over everything . I’m still struggling to not blunder but am having a blast

[@Studydikmotivation]

Nice sir 😊

[@Ak_Draws_]

At 57 you're still eager to learn something that's amazing... My teen friends still make excuses to learn chess but they are ready to waste their time on Instagram Keep learning sir

[@donkeykong1234]

i learned from igor to look at the opponents pieces and only look at what forward moves they can attack and also to kick away stuff that enter your half of the board. that's helped a lot with blunders at least at the 700 level. not saying i'm beating any 1000s, but at least i can survive long enough for the opponent to blunder anyway something critical

[@Reddog-ig2ee]

@@donkeykong1234 thanks for the information

[@stampdealer]

Same for me! I'm also an adult (55) beginner, and trying to focus on not blundering, but also trying to figure out what is going on as my opponents just sling pieces around the board with no apparent plan after move 1. What time controls do you like? I prefer 60 minutes or 1-3 days.

[@kennyhuang5611]

You are not playing too slow. To learn about your thinking process is very helpful for us beginners to improve :)

[@EroticPlatypus]

It's also like a never ending chess puzzle with a right answer that you keep getting hints for in real time. Nelson explaining this stuff is forcing it into my mind to where I hear him talking when trying to find a move to play

[@felixchien1664]

Of course he's not playing too slow...he's explaining what he's doing. If he wasn't teaching us, then ofc that would be playing slow. Why state the obvious?

[@pauliussutkus526]

For beginners to improve this kind of video is very good. For me as newbie for example Hikaru is too fast, I don't get all information so fast. Your explanation pace is very good for me personally. You helped me to improve, not to rush, review all possible moves. Also I like that you show the way how to think and adjust to situation depending on opponents move. Keep same work!

[@bcat010]

@@felixchien1664 I love how people complain about someone playing to slow when you are doing a 10 minute game. Go play a faster game if you wanna play fast.

[@Blaxmoke]

13:00 whats funny is, in lower ratings this stuff is so common which why people also struggle with just opening theory/studying some openings, they have to adept whats going on and I love that you show these games and explain your moves since thats so instructive! Others just punish mistakes without actually explaining why its bad or how you could go down the line with these type of positions, you're doing a great job Sir!

[@HughJarsol]

Don’t change Nelson. I’m learning so much from you talking through your thought process. People should watch different channels if they just want to watch people playing. But I don’t know how much they’re going to get from it compared to your channel.

[@jessegamez4216]

Keep talking! I love these videos and I’m stoked you brought this series back. I started playing chess in March and I’ve hit as high as 950. I find so much value in your channel and it is now at the top of my subs!

[@andrewbennett5911]

More great lessons , thank you ! Looking forward to July 15th , think I'll have plenty to get my teeth into 😀

[@romanb.8420]

Best strategy: Take your time and your opponents get bored and resign LMAO

[@Amit_meena19]

This happens alot to me and it is frustrating

[@timm439]

Yeah, those players should probably play blitz so they can just lose faster.

[@Ak_Draws_]

Lol chess players have good patience level Only newbies have no patience in chess but they will develop this skill soon

[@billebrooks]

I try this strategy all the time, but then I just lose on time.

[@adrury65]

When my opponent gets a losing position and then tries to make me impatient so they don't lose elo I usually just comment and call them a sore loser

[@MitchKarajohn]

Resigning because the opponent "takes too long" is so stupid 😅. I mean, sorry for using his 10 minutes? Play bullet if you want fast

[@donkeykong1234]

nah they're resigning because their 4 move checkmate didn't work and they realize now they're in over their heads

[@Ishbikes]

@@donkeykong1234agreed

[@sliderulelover]

Hi Nelson, I think you do an extremely well job in doing your explanations for your moves and the opponent's moves. The time you take explaining is well spent. You are an excellent teacher.

[@FlapjackMcGee]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@n312f]

10:43 "I don't see any immediate tactics" There's Qe4 ;)

[@mohammadsulieman6213]

Amazing Qe4

[@TheDestroyer7102]

Was gonna comment the same thing but then saw ur comment 😅

[@ace5161]

That's the best move too

[@LouisPhilippeStLaurent]

47:59 No no no!!! Keep talking, don't play faster! I've never learned as much as in your rating climb videos! Thank you for this!!!

[@0_0faizan]

Everyone who's following rating climb please like the video also so that it reaches more audience and the channel grows faster. It's literally free to like...

[@Blaxmoke]

Opening Suggestion: White pieces > Queen's Gambit Black Pieces > King's Indian Defence (I've played alot of Queens gambit trough my climb to 1500 and for black I've always wanted to try the KID but I personally find it difficult to play so maybe you could help out explaining it a bit If it may occur, as always take care, hope you and your family is up well!

[@honestliar42]

Discovered this channel a few months ago , rating grew , still growing, don't ever stop mahn I appreciate what you teach🎉😊

[@andrakys]

These lessons are by far the best resource I've found outside of playing to improve. That you actually go slow and explain your reasoning makes these videos exceptional. Love your content dude

[@marief8014]

Finally new climb rating videos! Could you always explain the brilliant move? For example in 48:48? Also, i have suggestion for opening Queen Gambit, King's indian defense, and Caro-kann? Queen gambit is very interesting in lower elo and 1000+ elo. In lower elo they mostly accept the gambit and defense the pawn with the b5. It just funny. I hate play as a black cause I have to follow(react) white ideas opening. However, King's indian always a good defense for black and i like it. If i tired playing passive, i like to play caro-kann cause it is kinda aggressive. Also, i wish you do some quick explanation for each opening that you will use so we could learn more about it. I know that it is easy just to check the internet, yea that's true but i just like the way you explain.

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Nelson, your lessons are incredible. I was a chess novice, or a beginner I guess (435 rating) and I watched all your videos climbing up to this one right here. Just watched and learned and listened. I did not play a game in 4 weeks, just watched. At the end of this video I played a 450 rated player and won (using all the knowledge up to this point that you basically taught me). Then I played a 700 player and won that game too. Doing analysis on my first game, I had 87-something accuracy and no mistakes/no blunders. In the 2nd game against the 700 player I had no mistakes, one blunder, and one missed shot at a win. Don['t remember the accuracy rating, but I am gonna guess maybe 79ish? I don't know. All I know is that I love watching these climb videos and I devour them and am learning so much. I plan on going all the way to where you end up (2000ish?), just to learn and understand what goes through a master's mind at each level. You're the best, man. thank you for making my life so pleasant by truly teaching me by example and process.

[@MartianOccupier]

This is the most helpful series I've seen. 👍 Thanks so much for making it so detailed!

[@locke_ytb]

To me personally, I think Mr. Nelson Lopez is like a beginner-friendly version of Daniel Naroditsky. It's nice.

[@stevemotocrayz2892]

Very well said..! Great comparative observation ; I wholeheartedly agree 👍💯🎉.!!

[@bucketspree4952]

I actually happened upon a Naroditsky video the other day, and it seemed like i was able to follow some of what he was saying but yeah, quite advanced, lol Very interesting comparison 😊

[@danielyuan9862]

​@@bucketspree4952a lot of times I watch Nelson because I enjoy the satisfying games, but with Naroditsky I sometimes feel like I'm opening my third eye

[@sebarozt]

Nelson out of all the videos on youtube you are the one who makes it more clear why and how to move pieces in the chess boards, ive appreciate it

[@donkeykong1234]

i agree. some channels are frantic or i'm fighting the excessive lingo (take take take take what?) and accents to understand

[@anomanderhc278]

Nelson, I just want to say that I love your commentary and analysis. I'm a new player and looked through several different channels, then I found your video for the Fried Liver attack Trap as black, it was lifechanging! I'm stuck at 950 ELO and started this series, it is very informative even for the lower ratings. Thank you and keep it up!

[@azurehydra]

600 ELO. Just take your time and your opponent will resign. >>>POWERFUL MOVE

[@AdamtheRed-]

I appreciate you taking time and explaining your moves, Nelson! I'll use that boredom strat against my 550 opponents, too. 😀

[@hilarycraig5360]

Nelson I am so thankful for you, I learned so much from your old rating climb and now I am kinda strong!

[@lolachina9941]

You mentioned people complained you weren't moving fast enough. But as a beginner I really appreciate the slower pace and listening and seeing you talk out the many options. You help me see beyond 1 move, now it's... ahhh... I've seen this...okay... what COULD come next

[@SlurryNoises]

I actually enjoy all the talking, you explain things so clearly for a noob like me. If i wanted to watch someone play fast and not learn much, i'd watch some blitz chess lol. Keep it up man you rock.

[@shawnpavlik1293]

Instead of developing the queen side knight, if you'd gone Qe4, you have a double threat to take his rook on a8, which would also win the other rook or to take his bishop on e7with a strong check.

[@Lermontov41]

23:59 this queen trap is so cool

[@gusserflys]

super instructive.. your opponents can always find a fast game if they want.... also should realize this is INSTRUCTIVE ..playing a NM...lol ...anyways thank you Nels

[@Senadaria]

I love this series and I'm definitely going to see more of your content. Especially when you say "Pause now and have a look" that's when I'm sitting centimeters from the screen trying to find it... THANKS!

[@I86282]

And there's your problem right there. As soon as you tried to control the center. You immediately lost. I'm sure you think I'm wrong. But statistically speaking I'm 100% right.! But just keep on keeping on. See how that works out for you.!

[@Flower-cu5li]

I love that you take your time explaining every move. It’s super helpful

[@michaeljohnson8353]

@48:42 that’s one of my best strategies 😂😂😂😂

[@SaneSociety1]

Nelson, you are my new chess teacher. Your pace is perfect, and your explanations are abundantly clear. And in a calm manner, not frantic like some others.

[@ilarioMi]

That’s one of the best series I’ve ever seen. Thank you for really taking the time and talk us through the game 👍🏻

[@Wendy52355]

Nelson's explanations are so much more valuable than talking about "speed." Ugh Thank you so much, Nelson!

[@mrmeyertx]

I appreciate the slow pace. You're exactly right, I learn from your thoughts, not how fast you play.

[@kingra2650]

I've grown so much as a player since watching your vids, I reached over 1600 for the first time last week after being stuck in 1300's last year. Thank you

[@danneskjoldr]

At 44:43 I think bishop d6 would be best. If he threatens mate, you check, no matter how he avoids you'll win the queen. And depending how he defends king check you'll either lose equal amount of pieces or you'll win one more even with queen

[@niravarma]

Thank you very much, love the way you explained about the different pre-move thinking and defense at the same time. That has really helped me to up my game.

[@arassemiaktas8075]

I think you missed a double threat on 10:40 right after you said no immediate tactics

[@nhn05]

Can you tell me what's the double threat is?

[@arassemiaktas8075]

​@@nhn05 Queen to e4

[@poolzokka]

10:45min. Qe4, threatening the rook and the bishop looks like a good tactic to me. 😉

[@quailman4545]

I really enjoy hearing the thought process. This series has been so helpful!

[@LukasZangerl]

Nelsi, you're doing a really great thing!!!!!!! I'm watching your videos from Austria and love them!!!!!!! Thank you sooooooo much for the great content and helping me, to really improve in chess!!!!!!!

[@tessa8230]

Good morning Nelson! 😊 So excited to see more Speedrun content! Would love to see you pull off the Englund Complex for giggles.

[@michaelallport5816]

Very instructive-Thanks. Opening suggestion: Stonewall System, works in white and black😊

[@Patch223]

i love this series thank you for really breaking down each move how you do it’s helping me tremendously!

[@farmersix4434]

Never considered paying for chess lessons, these videos have helped me so much but you know what, let’s try your 1500 course, im 1200 currently but do beat my mate who’s 1700-1900 occasionally (different time controls) 😅 would love to get to 1500tho, and support my favourite KZbin chess guy too 😁

[@ChessVibesOfficial]

Appreciate that!

[@UnrevisedHatbox]

I'd love to see your take on the Danish gambit! You're definitely not playing too slow, hearing your thought process has helped me tremendously with mine.

[@najibjamshidi]

for sure talking is the most important part which i love it , thanks for being such helpful

[@chickenator872]

it always amazes me how some chess players can have such little patience they can't even wait 3 minutes without resigning...

[@hishamhamed5033]

I have a question. In the First game (10:36): how about Qe4 instead of Nc3? That would fork the rook and the Bishop on e7, which would now be attacked twice. Simultaneously you'd be threatening Qxe7#

[@Wordzwurth]

38:41 mate in 4? I think I found mate in 2! W(R-D4), B(K-C5), W(P-B4) Checkmate?? Or did I miss something?

[@ace5161]

King takes pawn

[@anthonyragan2696]

If an opponent resigns because you're "taking too long," I have to wonder why he's playing a ten-minute game and not bullet.

[@nyny]

I went from 550 to 700 after just watching 4 of your videos over the last couple days. Seriously! I had been to 750 once before for a few days before dropping down to ~500 again, that time was after watching Pia Cramling explain some openings and ways of thinking! I guess i respond well to instructive watching. (to be fair, I stayed in 500 range to experiment a lot and to try to recognize some patterns)

[@ethanrigopoulos]

Nelson thank you for the great chess videos. I just started in February and your videos skyrocketed my elo from 800 to 1400. I'm Looking forward to trying your course for players trying to get to 1500, keep making awesome videos!

[@KempoSensei]

I find your content to be among the best for learning the right way to think in game. I really like the way you explain your thought process in this series.

[@craigrainey8621]

Not frustrated at all. Learning valuable info. Many questions answered. Keep up the process my friend. TY

[@davidtomkinson3845]

Thank you so much for this series. It's helping me so much the way you are explaining everything

[@michaelleinen4842]

48:20 I really like you talking through everything. I have learned a lot. Thank you.

[@dhavalbhalara7261]

You are NOT talking too much Sir! As you had said going through the thinking process is the idea of whole series. Infact, your explanation is so good that I prefer to watch your video rather than watching Netflix😉...keep it going Sir... thank you

[@MrTacosAndBurritos]

Nelson, gracias for all this great analysis. Im having so much fun trying to catchup to my younger me. Keep it up!

[@Chessbro2024]

Hi Nelson. I just wanted to mention that, move 14 for white, could have been Be3. Because if 14....Nf6 had taken or not, then 15. Nc6+ would fork the king and queen. Then when king gets out of check, Be3 would take Qc5. I'm referring to the first game. The scotch Gambit.🙂

[@Birdmathew]

Greetings from Luxembourg. This is the best channel to perform in chess in the whole net. You explain everything very well. Hope you continue like this.

[@Blaxmoke]

Woho! Finally a Scotch Gambit glad to see it happening after so many attempts, much love Nelson! Hopefully people can get some ideas for this cheeky opening.

[@stevek2340]

What's the benefit of Scotch Gambit?

[@lezracolrus7312]

There is also a different mate in 4 available as well, the one I found was Rook D4, (King C5), Pawn B4, (King B6), Rook D5, (King A6), Rook A5 Checkmate

[@Ishbikes]

Keep that to yourself. These 4 checkmate moves are annoying & ppl end up resigning once it doesn’t work

[@Gouken73]

I learn a lot thanks to you. Thinking to take your Mega Bundle. I'm sure it will be good !!! Thnaks for your time on YT

[@Reza090]

Very helpful stuff man thanks very much. Love your rating climbs.💯💯💯

[@AirBnBanter]

This is a great series. I never understood why people quit because someone takes the time alloted to them. Play a shorter game then! Thanks for making this and being so deliberate with your commentary. Learning so much.

[@Demian_R]

48:38 "The Long Winded Gambit" Brilliant!! 😄

[@FredPlanatia]

This is excellent. Really clarifies what beginners are doing wrong, and how this opens up opportunities when you consider the consequences of their moves. Also, I laughed out loud when you said, "Taking your time is a good strategy because they will get bored and resign" p.s. in the last game 51:20, why isn't Qh3 better than Qg3, to prevent black from castling?

[@kylem1398]

I love that you take long and explain each move.

[@johnh.5759]

I appreciate you talking so much. I’ve learned more from you than anyone else, sorry Levy.

[@southernrun9048]

Very helpful video to have you go through your thought process during the games

[@oklart0727]

I would love to see the London system or the Caro-kann defense❤

[@NJDJ1986]

@37:50 ooof pawn checkmate is a brutal & humiliating checkmate for black's king! GG!

[@barclayv8282]

I really like your humility. You make learning comfortable. Thank you.

[@eirikraude854]

HI, and thank you very much!:) It is so realaxing to come into the world of chess, where rationality still resides, and I can have peace and a break from all the craziness going on right now! :) 👍👍👍

[@ericbailey872]

Thanks for another great video. Your explanation is the best. Best internet chess teacher/entertainer!

[@jerealamos]

thanks man! I've learned more from you than any other chess streamer. POLISH OPENING PLEASE!!!

[@marcwright9442]

“OH !!! Never mind !!” . One thing we ALWAYS get with Nelly is honest responses !! 😂

[@dpgsince85]

love these videos and the time control. great way of explaining everything on the fly

[@SydPulver]

Nelson, You're speed is just right for me. I'm learning a lot! Syd

[@arrowofkira5658]

Great episode as always! I'd like to suggest again the Glek-system for white, it seems interesting and basically nobody plays it so it might be the secret hot sauce we all were waiting for 😅

[@cyrdach7578]

On 33:49 it looks like after Bd6 and forced Qxd6, then Ne4 is a fork on the queen, right?

[@kchinchilla1724]

You are not taking too long!!!! We are learning!!! Thank you

[@bishon_paul]

I have learnt a lot from your videos. Your explanations are amazing ❤

[@WyZtIx]

34:00, I would have go with bishop D6. Queen has to take back or it's a free piece. Then Knight E4 is a fork with the queen and I don't see any way black can prevent. Not a free piece, but a pretty nice trade.

[@Ascrumble]

Was screaming this too

[@AKAMustang]

In a similar vein to the openings you're trying to show, I'd like to see: Centre Game: Kieseritzky Variation

[@FelixRigg]

Thanks for posting. All very instructive for dummies like me. 😉

[@aaawman2280]

The explaining has helped me with the AI I normally play against, but AI is rough for me, it's way more knowledgeable and plays many moves ahead.

[@carrija]

so many players bring out their queen early against me still, i'm going to remember that queen trap

[@realmcraftchronicles]

LOL i appreciate you taking the time to talk through the moves. and explain everything. at the same time, i can see the opponent's point of view. like damn, i already lost, hurry up and put me out of my misery so i can try again lol. Also, I want to see you do the Sicilian Defense.

[@avoidaudio]

Time is also a chess piece. Nelson doesn't only takes time, beats on time, at 47:55 bores one with time, next he will break time!

[@-LUUK-]

I watched your other rating climb. Helped me develop allot. Then 400 now 1617

[@OnRappel]

Your channel is sooo good! Such good info.

[@lewisr1353]

Very good teacher, Nelson. Thank you.

[@kaidoChess]

Scotch Gambit + Caro !!!!

[@dragoniousmaximus7304]

Best teacher out there, I'm struggling over here at 500, i feel like a dipship